Total Yards
Kentucky299
Missouri324
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Missouri at Kentucky
Oct 14, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 7
Away
Missouri
SEC
Final Score
38 - 21
MK
Home
Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky120
Missouri206
Rushing Yards
Kentucky179
Missouri118
Turnovers
Kentucky3
Missouri1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature53°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Missouri box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky28:53
Missouri31:07
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Missouri beats Kentucky 38-21
Missouri defeated Kentucky 38-21 in Week 7 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 324-299 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Devin Leary run for 13 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 324 total yards, 118 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 299 total yards, including 179 on the ground and 120 through the air.
Missouri converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Missouri led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Bauer pass complete to Marquis Johnson for 39 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Leary run for 13 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Ray Davis for 7 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Missouri).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Mevis 25 yd FG GOOD (Missouri led 10-14 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Bauer pass complete to Marquis Johnson for 39 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 7-14 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Cook pass complete to Theo Wease Jr. for 18 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 17-14 over Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Mevis 31 yd FG GOOD (Missouri led 20-14 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
Missouri defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
324-299
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
118
Missouri averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Missouri averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 299 | 324 |
| Passing Yards | 120 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 179 | 118 |
| First Downs | 19 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-122 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-27 | 20-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 28:53 | 31:07 |